Are you standing at the crossroads of a long marriage, wondering whether to stay or go? Counselling promises clarity, but many find themselves asking: Is it worth the time? Can it really help me decide? This compassionate, no-nonsense guide is written for you—the person in your fifties, sixties, or beyond who is weighing the most consequential decision of later life. Here you will find an honest exploration of what counselling can realistically offer: a safe space to untangle emotion, a method to hear your own voice, and a tool to separate fear from fact. You will also discover what it cannot do—it cannot erase history, guarantee reconciliation, or make the choice easy. With warm insight and hard-won wisdom, Philippa Marchbank Oakhurst walks you through the counselling process, from the first session to the final clarity. Whether you attend alone or with your partner, this book helps you use counselling as a compass, not a crutch. It does not tell you what to decide. It gives you the tools to decide well. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.